For up and coming rescue dates, please go to our hen rescue area and forum calendar for further information. Attention to all rescue groups : Our calendar is for you to note your rescue dates, please feel free to add yours :-)

Hello guest! Welcome to The Ex Battery Hens Forum.

The Ex Battery Hens forum is a friendly forum for anyone who has already made room in their lives for ex battery hens. The forum is also for people that would like to rehome rescued ex battery hens. The forum is packed with useful information on all aspects of chicken keeping such as housing needs, health and nutrition, as well as forthcoming hen rescue information and contact details. If you would like to rehome some ex batts you can add your details to a short waiting list with one of the hen rescues.

Registration is simple, fast, and completely free. Register today and help us make a difference to battery hens lives.

Find the latest information and updates concerning the Ex Battery Hens forum here (ONLY STAFF CAN POST HERE) -------------------------------------------
NOTE: Potential new members, you will need to validate your membership before you can read posts and join in. Please click on the email that gets sent to you to validate your membership :)

A quick reference guide of PAST HEALTH POSTS that have been moved here because they are useful and informative. As with any animal, please do not rely on what you read, always seek the attention of a vet if you are in doubt. ** New topics cannot be started in this section, it is a reference section only **

READ ONLY information reference guide for novice chicken keepers. Information guides on feeding, health/pests and housing requirements as well as a few helpful tips to make chicken keeping a little easier for the first time chicken keeper.

If you would like some EX BATTERY HENS please post your request along with your location here and a few details of your set up. Someone from a hen rescue will get back to you ASAP. From time to time posts asking for homes for ex battery hens will appear here too.Moderated By: Mel